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Sahaj Kohli is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy, a mental health and wellness organization for children of immigrants. In this work, she creates resources that promote bicultural identity exploration and the de-stigmatization of therapy in immigrant communities. Sahaj joins Alaa at the table today to discuss her passion for being a mental health advocate, the unique immigrant experience when it comes to mental health and wellness, and how western mental health may not necessarily understand cultural differences and expectations.
Being At The Table means:
“Doing the work in these spaces and creating our own tables, or creating the whole house and the whole neighborhood, for people because even the idea of a table, for me, feels limiting.” – Sahaj Kohli
Highlights from the Conversation:
Sahaj’s inspiration for creating Brown Girl Therapy and why it is so importantFinding her own personal identityMental health is very Eurocentric and other cultures are not taught how to care for their own emotional wellness to the same extentSahaj’s experience as a senior editor of identity driven stories“Holding Space” for people to show up as they are, no matter where they are in their journeyThe practice of gratitude to boost mental healthThe gender norms for men and how that impacts their own mental healthTherapists don’t necessarily understand the culturally appropriate and responsive techniques and interventionsSelf-care can look differently for a child of immigrantsFinding the courage to build this community And moreAbout the Guest:
The daughter of immigrants, Sahaj Kohli is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy (@browngirltherapy), the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for children of immigrants. A writer and speaker, Sahaj is on a mission to provide decolonized and inclusive mental health care to underserved populations.
https://sahajkohli.com/
https://www.facebook.com/browngirltherapy/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate, and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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Latham Thomas calls herself a maternity lifestyle maven. Alaa calls her a revolutionary for women. Together they are going to explore Latham’s inspirations, her views on the inherent discrimination in the health care system and exploring what it means to be a black mother in America.
Being At The Table means:
“Throw the table out, let somebody repurpose the wood, turn it into something else, and see what the space looks like when there's nothing else in the room. Now we're all in this room together, and now how do we design a future together?” – Latham Thomas
Highlights from the Conversation:
Latham’s inspiration and driving force for the work she doesHow body literacy from a young age shaped her path to later becoming a doulaThe inherent mistrust that people of color have with the medical systemThe watershed moment that led to her to train other doulas and the success behind itFacing the reality of black maternal mortality Empowering people to make choices and navigate the systemFinding the wisdom many have lost through reflection and traditionThe Survival Programs created by the Black Panther movementAnd moreAbout the Guest:
Latham Thomas is a maternity lifestyle maven, world renown wellness leader, master birth doula, and bestselling author on the vanguard of transforming the wellness movement. Named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100, Latham’s journey began after giving birth to her son Fulano in 2003 and founding MamaGlow.
https://mamaglow.com/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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Rabia Anwar Chaudry truly believes that understanding and acceptance can come through the power of storytelling. In fact she has used it in her podcasts to help individuals that have been falsely accused of crimes. Rabia joins Alaa today to talk about the influence story telling has not just in learning life’s lessons but also the path to social change.
Being At The Table means:
“To listen to everybody else's perspective is; to learn to just be still and listen to people and understand why are their priorities the way they are” - Rabia Chaudry
Highlights from the Conversation:
Her involvement in the creation of Serial Podcast that investigated the claims that Adnan Syed was innocent of murder, one of Rabia’s clientsThe transition from Serial to Undisclosed, which investigates wrongful convictions and the U.S. criminal justice system, which has helped exonerate 9 defendantsThe power of District Attorneys and finding the right candidates to run for this officeLearning that facts don’t necessarily matter as they can be interpreted differently however changing people’s minds begins with telling storiesGetting over the shame of living in domestic violence and divorceA look into her book Fatty Fatty Boom Boom, her memoir around food and familyDelving into raising our girls differently to live the life they wantAnd more.About the Guest:
Rabia Chaudry is an attorney, advocate, and Executive Producer of four-part HBO documentary “The Case Against Adnan Syed.” A NYT bestselling author and co-host of two podcasts Rabia will be publishing her next book “Fatty Fatty Boom Boom”, a memoir on food, fat, and family this year.
http://www.rabiachaudry.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undisclosed/id984987791
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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Founder and CEO of Affectiva, Dr. Rana el Kaliouby joins Alaa on this week’s episode to discuss bringing emotional intelligence to technology, creating her company, Affectiva, and leading with conviction and empathy.
Being At The Table means:
“It's not just being at the table; it has to be exercising that voice… You can't be in a position of influence or power and decide to be silent.” - Dr. Rana el Kaliouby
Highlights from the Conversation:
Advocating for humanizing technology before it dehumanizes usHer inspiration to start this journey into emotional AICollaborating with the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge and being offered a position at MIT Media Lab with Rosalind PicardStarting her company Affectiva with Rosalind and taking of the role of CEOBeing a role model as an Egyptian woman in a field dominated by white and male. Cultivating the self-confidence and self-compassion to believe in ourselves and those life changing momentsThe power of empathy in leading and making changesAnd more.About the Guest:
AI Thought Leader Dr. Rana el Kaliouby is the Co-founder and CEO of Affectiva and the author of Girl Decoded, a memoir that explores her quest to reclaim our humanity by bringing emotional intelligence to technology. She has been recognized as one of Fortune’s 40 under 40 and by Forbes as one of America’s top 50 women in tech.
https://ranaelkaliouby.com/
https://www.affectiva.com/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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Writing poetry from a young age, Emi Mahmoud started her journey to inspire hope and peace in others. She has done incredible things in her life from co-founding sickle cell research, been name one of BBCs 100 inspirational women, and has worked with President Obama and the Dalai Lama. In this episode, Emi shares her experiences that has made her the person that she is today.
Being At The Table means:
“Being comfortable enough to say wait a second, if I'm being brought here in a predefined role, and a predetermined space that I'm only allowed to stretch out as far as you're comfortable with, then I'm going to create a new route for change. One where if you want to act in the spaces that are comfortable to me, you need to meet us where We are at.” – Emi Mahmoud
Highlights from the Conversation:
Emi’s desire to change the way people talk about peaceSharing her first poem about peace in front of a crowd at the age of 10How the regime in Sudan targeted her family but inspired her to write for changeInspiring others to participate in a 1000km peace walk in Sudan and having to leave the country afterwards for her own safetyEmi shares some of her writings including one of Alaa’s favorites, Mama Redefining what we see as powerfulThe hypocrisy of identity politicsAbout the Guest:
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and World Champion Poet, Emi Mahmoud advocates for refugees and disadvantaged communities worldwide. Named one of BBC’s 100 Most Inspirational Women, Emi co-founded a Sickle Cell research initiative at age 19. She’s since worked with President Obama, the Dalai Lama, and the World Bank, and she has moved audiences at the UN General Assembly, The World Economic Forum, Forbes 30 Under 30, and countless high-level events. The Sudanese-American author of Sisters’ Entrance she walked 1000km for peace in Sudan in 2018, mobilizing thousands of people across the way.
http://emi-mahmoud.com/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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Lebanese Canadian activist, author, and speaker, Najwa Zebian, joins Alaa on this week’s episode. Najwa discusses what it feels like to belong and not belong at the same time, using her love of poetry to fuel her advocacy and what it means to be our real self.
Being At The Table means:
“Showing up as the real me and showing up with compassion for both myself, as a human being, and for the person sitting across from me” – Najwa Zebian
Highlights from the Conversation:
Living a simple life in Lebanon and the culture shock of coming to Canada at the age of 16Finding her calling as a teacher in university and doing her practicum as Muslim in a Catholic schoolGrowing up with poetry and how it shaped how she looked and interacted with the worldUsing poetry as a mode for advocacy for change in a system that was not set up for the success of those who did not learn English at a young agePublishing her book during a dark period of her lifeChoosing our real selfAnd more!About the Guest:
Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Through her three books, her podcast (Stories of the Soul) and her own digital school (Soul Academy), she continues to give a voice to countless souls out there aching to be heard.
https://najwazebian.com/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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Named one of the United Nations Secretary General 17 sustainable development advocates, Eddie Ndopu is pursuing a billion-dollar global access fund to benefit the billion people living with disabilities worldwide. Eddie shares his story on what it means to overcome the challenges put on him from being black, queer and disabled and pursuing his dreams.
Being At The Table means:
“I think we need to embrace the complexity and the magnificence of who we are in all of our kaleidoscopic glory.” – Eddie Ndopu
Highlights from the Conversation:
Creating the space to be heard and the methodology of intersectionalityLiving with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and how that influenced how he lives lifeReturning to South Africa after undergraduate studies and facing the belief by others that he has reached his ‘ceiling’Moving beyond zero, going beyond the compliance logic in public policy and social justiceDefying gravity as a person with disabilitiesThe misnomer definition of minorityActivism that centers the emotional liberation of communitiesMaking his dream of going to space come trueAnd More!About the Guest:
Described by the media as "Black, queer, disabled and brilliant," fearless activist and humanitarian Eddie Ndopu was given a life expectancy of five years. Now almost 30, Eddie has made every minute count: he has a masters from Oxford, is one of the UN Secretary General's seventeen Sustainable Development Goals Advocates and is ambitiously pursuing both a campaign to be the first person with a physical disability to travel into outer space, and a billion-dollar Global Access Fund to benefit the billion people living with disabilities globally. Do not tell this man something is impossible.
https://www.facebook.com/edward.ndopu
https://www.instagram.com/eddiendopu/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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In this episode, Alaa is joined by Layla Saad, a best-selling author, speaker, and teacher on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation, and social change. Layla shares her inspirational story that is sure to inspire and educate you. Discover the power of being fully human.
Being At The Table means:
“I want each of us to have our own tables and for them to be tables where we get to define who we are for ourselves, but also be in community with people who also have their own tables, and all tables get access to all resources.” – Layla Saad
Highlights from the Conversation:
· The story behind writing Me and White Supremacy and its success
· The emotional and physical toll writing the book had on her
· The impact of facing oppression from people that look like you
· Facing the lack of compassion in yourself for yourself
· Finding the courage to ‘do better’
· Steps to unlock the better person within ourselves
· And more
About the Guest:
Layla F. Saad is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, anti-racism educator, international speaker, and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. She is the author of the ground-breaking Me and White Supremacy (2020), an anti-racism education workbook that was initially offered for free in an Instagram challenge.
http://laylafsaad.com/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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Cristina Jiménez, the Cofounder and Senior Advisor of United We Dream, joins Alaa on this week’s episode. Together they will discuss the power of rage, collective mobilization, and how we must do the work to understand the issues to build inclusive and diverse movements.
Being At The Table means:
“I always say that nothing about us should happen without us and that means creating our own tables sometimes. That means coming to the table, even if there is no chair for you and forcing yourself in.” - Cristina Jiménez
Highlights from the Conversation:
Becoming an organizer and activist lead to her understanding the true power of her voiceChanneling injustice and rage into actionOrganic TransformationCentering on the voices, experiences and lives of people directly impacted by injustice is a core value of United We DreamSuccess will be the day where a boy or girl who has an immigrant experience does not have to feel ashamed for itHarnessing moments to create massive awakenings in peopleThe simple act of storytelling is healing and transformationalAnd More…About the Guest:
A Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led network in the country, Cristina Jiménez is a community organizer, strategist, and freedom fighter. After emigrating to New York from Ecuador with her family at the age of 13, Cristina lived undocumented for 12 years. Today, Cristina has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine and was awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship in 2017.
United We Dream | The Largest Immigrant Youth-Led Network
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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Elizabeth Plank started her journey in journalism after being outraged with a women’s boxing controversy in the 2012 Olympics. From there she realized that she could make the biggest impact through this medium. John Liz and Alaa as they discuss objectivity, her foray into writing a book on the current view of masculinity, not being complicit but remembering how much power you have as a citizen of the world, and much more.
Being At The Table means:
“Active listening. Really listening to someone, not just waiting for them to be done so that you can say what you want to say. I feel such a privilege to get to listen to so many different people in my fields of work, and it is a real honor for me to get to do that” – Elizabeth Plank
Highlights from the Conversation:
The white male perspective has become the standard for objectivity however there is no such thing as objectivity. Why she felt the need to write a book about mindful masculinity and gender perspectiveThe power of language in the media and how it changes the focus of what is importantThe varying definitions of what a feminist isHow microaggressions are not truly microViewing success in journalism through the metric of mental healthAnd More…About the Guest:
Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist and was the executive producer and host of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She is a columnist for MSNBC and has been listed as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Marie Claire’s Most Powerful Women, and one of the World’s Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical. She’s built a loyal following on numerous social media platforms, but her proudest accomplishment by far remains being blocked by the 45th president of the United States.
http://www.elizabethplank.com/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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From the National Organization of Women to the YMCA to the UN, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has made it her mission in life to fight racism and sexism. In this week’s episode, Phumzile shares her journey through her early activism against apartheid to her true dedication of bringing about gender equality into the world.
Being At The Table means:
“Firstly, you make your presence felt. I'm not talking about being arrogant, but I also think that you must insist to get your fair share. You have to make sure that people do not forget where they saw that, and when at the end of the meeting, when we are summarizing and following up, one of your ideas must be one of those.” - Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Highlights from the Conversation:
• Feeling cautiously optimistic while celebrating the female unsung heroes in South Africa
• How apartheid shaped her determination to facilitate education especially amongst women
• The risks of being an activist in South Africa
• Smuggling political activist messages on tissue paper
• Running for president of the National Organization of Women at the age of 22
• Fighting for women around the world as the Global Youth Coordinator for the YWCA
• The importance of solidarity in activism
• The anonymity of social media on racism and sexism
• Why women’s education and leadership is so critical
• What we need to create gender equality in the world
• And More…
About the Guest:
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is the Executive Director of UN Women, and was a member of South Africa’s first democratic government, including serving as Deputy President from 2005 to 2008. At UN Women she has led innovative initiatives including the HeForShe movement and the UnStereotype Alliance, and in 2018 and 2019 was named as one of the most influential persons in gender policy.
Learn more about Phumzile and what she does at:
Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka | UN Women
Investing in a Feminist Peace by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Project Syndicate
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka | LinkedIn
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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After the tragedy of the Sandy Hook shooting, Shannon Watts was moved to start the Moms Demand Action Facebook group to call all Americans to do more to reduce gun violence. With a 6 million supporters and a chapter in every state, Shannon continues to be an advocate for this cause. She is also a board member for Emerge America, which recruits and trains women to run for office. Join Shannon and Alaa as they discuss this and more.
Being At The Table means:
“If you don't have a seat at the table, you are probably on the menu. And too often in this country, women and children are on the menu, because we don't have a seat at the table” – Shannon Watts
Highlights from the Conversation:
The influence that mothers have on lawmakers as the spending decision makers of the householdThe superhero power of the red shirtThe decrease of support from state senators on the NRA, due to the work of the groupThe correlation of domestic violence to gun violenceThe moral imperative of having women run for officeExploring the relationship between a sense of security and gun ownership The failure of the NRA to organize in the same way as the Moms Demand ActionThe creations of an anti-racist movement though the organizationAnd More…About the Guest:
A mom herself, Shannon Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America—the nation’s largest grassroots gun violence prevention group, with chapters in all 50 states and a powerful network of volunteers and survivors that has successfully effected change at the local, state and national level.
https://momsdemandaction.org/
https://emergeamerica.org/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/
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New York Bestseller and fellow podcaster, Lewis Howes joins Alaa on this episode of At The Table. Lewis shares his personal story that shifted how he looked at transformation and leadership, inspired his books and the work he does, and helped him be the success that he is today.
What I would bring to the Table:
“The book the Alchemist. We're all on a journey, and we need to discover the treasure within us.” – Lewis Howes
Highlights from the Conversation:
Being addicted to helping people grow and learn, and using his podcast as an avenue for thisThe impact his life had on him growing up in a Christian Science householdThe influence that occurred as his parents hosted students from around the worldUsing sports as an outlet for the frustration in his personal and business life and how that ended causing him to seek therapyThe shame that came from surviving abuse and the lack of conversation around sexual abuse of men that currently existedSharing publicly on his podcast about his abuse and the in pouring of letters he received from other male survivorsThe unrealistic standards held for women and menThe power of reaching out and talking to othersBreaking down stereotypes and really connecting with peopleAnd More…About the Guest:
Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness and his newest book, The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness.
https://lewishowes.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes
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About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
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Alexis McGill Johnson is the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood. Being a renowned social and racial justice leader, Alexis joins Alaa today to talk about what is driving this movement, the current state of healthcare and reproductive rights, and so much more.
Being At The Table means:
“It means having a measure of power. It means being able to participate in the decision making and the allocation of whatever the bounty is.” – Alexis McGill Johnson
Highlights from the Conversation:
Alexis’ journey into Planned Parenthood which stemmed from advocating for social justice issues, primarily around racial justiceGuiding Planned Parenthood from a traditionally aligned white feminist movementUnderstanding implicit bias and how it may affect patient careHow the political environment is impacting the health care crisisThe need to transform our institutionsThe effects of covid on woman’s equality and violence against womenAnd More…About the Guest:
Alexis McGill Johnson is the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, which provides vital health services to 2.4 million people each year through its more than 600 health centers across the country.
https://twitter.com/alexismcgill
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
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https://twitter.com/almmura
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Besides being an internationally recognized speaker, Jamira Burley is a social justice advocate and a next-gen social impact consultant. Jamira joins Alaa to discuss her inspiration to become an advocate against gun violence, the impact of collective responsibility, and the importance of diversity when attempting to make changes.
Being At The Table means:
“Recognizing that you have a responsibility to open doors for folks behind you. It's not about giving folks a handout, it's actually about sharing your power, which is what we're asking everyone to do… share their power.” – Jamira Burley
Highlights from the Conversation:
Being nervous about the current situation in the US and our need to have a full understanding of what it is going to take to get where we want to beHaving had a brother who was killed at an early age, Jamira started her life of activism focusing on gun violence and finding outlets for young people to address their anger and emotionsLosing our sense of collective responsibility to each otherEverybody must do their share to address oppression within their own immediate environment but it important to be providing opportunities and space for those communities to speak for themselvesUnderstanding the nuances and language before attempting to speak about them and learning from people that do not look like youFeeling like a sell out between her political world and the social economic background she was raised inViewing herself as an advocate more than a leader and her first time realizing the influence, she has had a leaderHow the opposition wins by creating a division within the communitiesAnd More…About the Guest:
Activist, storyteller, and strategist, Jamira Burley reduced the rate of violence in her high school by 30% as a fifteen year-old. Today, she is Head of Youth Engagement and Skills at the Global Business Coalition for Education, and has been recognized by the Obama White House as a Champion for Change and a 2020 Oprah Magazine Visionary.
https://www.jamiraburley.com/
https://twitter.com/JamiraBurley
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiraburley/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
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Adwoa Aboah is a fashion model, an actor, and an activist. Creating Gurl’s Talk, an online forum where young women can connect to discuss many issues without judgement in a safe environment and the #CreativeTogether Initiative for battling anxiety in this Covid era, Adwoa has proven herself to be a strong dedicated woman. Gaining control over her own mental health issues, Adwoa has become a role model and pillar for improving diversity especially in the fashion industry.
Being At The Table means:
“Coming with my full self and all the parts that make me who I am. So that comes with opinion and speaking up for what I believe in and all the different layers that make me who I am.” - Adwoa Aboah
Highlights from the Conversation:
Adwoa’s journey from being lost and not feeling heard to creating Gurl’s Talk, an online forum where girls can share without judgement or tabooPutting personal judgments aside to meet with the community at the ground level of emotion and understanding and empathySpeaking to a unique audience (fashion industry) about mental health and racismWorking for diversity in fashion and not accepting tokenism in any shapeBattling mental health issues in a time of isolationAdwoa’s advice for those dealing with mental health issuesAnd More…About the Guest:
Recognised as a ‘Next Generation Leader’ on the cover of Time Magazine, 27-year-old activist and model Adwoa Aboah has become internationally renowned for her unique talent and fearless leadership. Adwoa’s ground-breaking modelling career and tireless advocacy through her mental health organisation Gurls Talk has elevated her to be one of her generation’s most influential voices.
https://www.instagram.com/adwoaaboah/
https://www.gurlstalk.com/about/
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gurls-talk-podcast/id1442232925
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
https://alaamurabit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/
https://twitter.com/almmura
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Starting her activist career at the incredibly young age of 11, Malala Yousafzai is dedicated to quality education for all young women. In this first episode of At The Table, Malala and Alaa explore her commitment to being an advocate, the challenges she has faced including being attacked by the Taliban, and the state of education in the world today.
Being At The Table means:
“Ensuring that we have inclusivity in those rooms, ensuring that we have the voices of these young girls, women and young people present there” – Malala Yousafzai
Highlights from the Conversation:
The impact of COVID-19 on girls' education efforts worldwide Waking up in Jan 2009 to find out school has been closed and women’s education banned by the TalibanWhy educating women and girls is crucial to our collective society What we can all do to tangibly support girls' education around the world The beliefs and convictions that kept her moving forwardThe crucial role men play in furthering gender parity Advice to young activists looking to better their communities And More…About the Guest:
Malala Yousafzai is co-founder and board member of Malala Fund. Malala began her campaign for education at age 11. At age 15, she was attacked by the Taliban for speaking out. Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to see every girl complete 12 years of free, safe, quality education.
https://www.malala.org/
About the Host:
Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women’s rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.
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